Describe the caste system and how it operates, and discuss the historical circumstances that contributed to its development. Discuss the nature and phases of the transcendental process, as presented in the Upanishads, and discuss how it fit within the social structure of ancient India, specifically its relationship to the caste system.

Provide comprehensive answers to each of the following questions. Each answer must be AT LEAST one page long
(double-spaced, standard margins, font 12, not including the question) and cannot exceed three pages. Your answers must be based on the PowerPoint lectures and/or the video-documentary assignments. Use of any external sources is not allowed and will lead to a zero on the question even if the sources are paraphrased or cited. Transcribing or paraphrasing long segments
from the lectures, textbooks,s and/or documentaries will lead to a zero on the question even if the sources are cited. Any
plagiarized material will lead to a zero on the whole assignment. Answer each question separately. I want you to express your
understanding of the issues with your own thoughts and words. Each question is worth 5 points. No late assignments will be
accepted.

1. Describe the caste system and how it operates, and discuss the historical circumstances that contributed to its development. Discuss the nature and phases of the transcendental process, as presented in the Upanishads, and discuss how it fit within the social structure of ancient India, specifically its relationship to the caste system.

2. How are Mahavira’s and Siddhartha Gautama’s teachings connected to Hinduism, and how are they a reaction against it?
Discuss the main philosophical concepts of both religions in order to illustrate your point.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwRi-vsdBrE here is the video document

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